Amanda Root

Amanda Root (born 1963) is an English actress known for her versatile performances in both film and television. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Persuasion. Root began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company where she showcased her talent in roles such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Her notable film credits include The Iron Lady (2011), Their Finest (2016), The Black Prince (2017), and Summerland (2020). On television, she has appeared in Anna Karenina (2000), Daniel Deronda (2002), The Forsyte Saga (2002−2003), Unforgotten (2018), and The Sixth Commandment (2023). Root was born in Chelmsford, Essex.